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Preserving the transport heritage of Ipswich since 1965, and now supported by the Friends of the Ipswich Transport Museum. The Ipswich Transport Museum is a Registered Charity No. 276626.
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2008 Events and Special Open Days

Pictures from past events can be viewed on our FotoPic website.

Family Fun Day - Sunday 1st June, 11am to 4pm

The fifth year of this event, specially designed for families. Extra attractions will include rides on vintage buses and fire engines, large scale model railways and much more.

Ipswich Engineering Day - Sunday 20th July, 11am to 4pm

A celebration of the great engineering heritage of Ipswich. We celebrate proud companies such as Ransomes, Simms & Jefferies, Reavells and Ransomes & Rapier with special displays and free bus tours of the old engineering sites of Ipswich. Former employees can also meet their old colleagues in the afternoon.

Rail and Road Day - Sunday 3rd August 2008, 11am to 4pm

A Special joint admission day with the Mid Suffolk Light Railway. See both museums in one day, ride on a steam train and take the connecting classic bus. Special bus service (fare payable) will operate from Ipswich Station and Bus Station to both Museums.

Come and Ride on our Buses - Sunday 5th October, 11am to 4pm

The biggest museum event of the year! Ride for free on over 20 classic buses, from the Museum collection and visitors old and new. Free bus services will link the town centre, station and a free park & ride operation.

Wheels by Lamplight - Saturday 18th October, 7pm to 9pm

A long standing and really special event that draws lamp enthusiasts from far and wide! The Museum is illuminated by hundreds of old oil and paraffin lamps. Please apply for advanced tickets. THE EVENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.

Christmas Cracker - Saturday 6th December, 11am to 4pm

This established event is a Family Day with a Christmas Theme and closes the Museums season. Included in the admission prices are bus & fire engine rides, musical entertainment and more.

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